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EnglishWhat Is the Message of Narcotics Anonymous and Where Can I Read NA Recovery Literature?
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Narcotics Anonymous (NA) carries a single core message: "An addict, any addict, can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use, and find a new way to live." If you want to understand that message in more depth, NA World Services has published a selection of NA recovery literature online, and the Twin City Area NA site (tcana.org) points readers there. This page is for anyone asking "Is NA for me?" or wanting to read NA's own materials before deciding whether to attend a meeting.
The Message, in NA's Own Words
The Twin City Area Narcotics Anonymous website states its message directly:
"An addict, any addict, can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use, and find a new way to live."
Two things are worth noting about how that message is framed:
- "Any addict" — the promise is not limited to a particular substance, background, or level of severity.
- "A new way to live" — recovery is described as more than stopping use; it includes a changed way of living.
The site also makes clear what NA is not. According to tcana.org, NA does not provide intervention, detoxification, or rehabilitation services, and it does not offer medical opinions or counseling. If you need medical attention, the site urges you to seek treatment from trained medical professionals in a clinical setting.
Where to Read NA Recovery Literature
NA World Services has published a selection of NA recovery literature online. The Twin City Area site recommends starting with two pamphlets in particular:
| Pamphlet | What it's for |
|---|---|
| "Am I an addict?" | Self-assessment — helps you answer the question for yourself |
| "Welcome to NA" | An introduction to what NA is and how it works |
The site's guidance is straightforward: if you're wondering whether NA is for you, reading some of these informational pamphlets is a useful first step. Those interested in learning more about Narcotics Anonymous are urged to read the literature published by NA World Services.
What tcana.org Itself Covers
The Twin City Area website is published by Twin City Area Narcotics Anonymous to inform both the public and the fellowship about NA in specific North Carolina communities: Advance, Clemmons, Dobson, King, Lewisville, Lexington, Mocksville, Mount Airy, Pilot Mountain, and Winston-Salem.
If you've read the literature and want to see what NA looks like locally, the site offers two next steps:
- Find a Meeting — to locate a local meeting
- Contact Us — to reach the area directly
The site frames the decision as a personal one: "Is NA for me?" is a question every potential member must answer for themselves. If you're an addict, the site's position is that NA can help, and it invites you to join a local meeting to find out how.